Cutisone Cream - Cream Fluticasone Propionate 0.05% Topical - 0.05% 1 10gm tube(s) / 10gm tube General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Cutisone Cream belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for treatment of skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It provide relief from pain, swelling, redness, and itching in several skin problems. Cutisone Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with plenty of water in case of accidental contact. Avoid covering the treated... Uses of Cutisone Cream: Skin conditions with inflammation & itching Side effects of Cutisone Cream: Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) How to use Cutisone Cream: This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. How Cutisone Cream works: Cutisone Cream is a steroid medicine. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy due to skin conditions such as atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis. Indication: Psoriasis, Eczema, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Adult Dose: Topical cream Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Rub in gently. Reassess diagnosis if no improvements within 2 weeks Child Dose: Topical cream Atopic Dermatitis, Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses Child > 3 months: Apply a thin film to the affected skin areas once or twice daily. Contraindication: Hypersensitivity. Acne vulgaris, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy; hypersensitivity. Primary cutaneous viral infections (e.g. herpes simplex, chicken pox), perianal and genital pruritus, primary fungal or bacterial skin infections. Inhalation: Status asthmaticus. Mode of Action: Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA inhibitory effect when applied topically. Precaution: Children, pregnancy, lactation, concomitant skin infections. Concomitant skin/lung/systemic infections. Advised to rinse mouth with water every time after inhalation. Application to large areas, broken skin or under occlusive dressings. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution Side Effect: 1-10% Pruritus (2.9%),Dryness (1.2%),Skin irritation: (3%),Eczema (1%),Telangiectasia (2-5%),Numbness of fingers (1%) 2 wk),Erythema,Cushing syndrome,Sepsis,Hemorrhage reported,Edema/swelling Potentially Fatal: Suppression of immune system. Pregnancy Category Note: Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution Interaction: May lead to increased plasma concentrations of fluticasone when used with CYP4503A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir.